Hi, I'm Jack Edwards, a First Class Games Design and Animation graduate from the University of Staffordshire. I specialise in cinematics and motion capture using Maya, MotionBuilder and Unreal Engine, and I love turning concepts into immersive visuals. I'm a founding member of Astral Forge, working as a Cinematic Animator. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, exploring new tools, and helping teams bridge the gap between gameplay and storytelling.

Jack Edwards

Hi, I'm Jack Edwards, a First Class Games Design and Animation graduate from the University of Staffordshire. I specialise in cinematics and motion capture using Maya, MotionBuilder and Unreal Engine, and I love turning concepts into immersive visuals. I'm a founding member of Astral Forge, working as a Cinematic Animator. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, exploring new tools, and helping teams bridge the gap between gameplay and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Jack Edwards, a First Class Games Design and Animation graduate from the University of Staffordshire. I specialise in cinematics and motion capture using Maya, MotionBuilder and Unreal Engine, and I love turning concepts into immersive visuals.

I’m a founding member of Astral Forge, working as a Cinematic Animator. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, exploring new tools, and helping teams bridge the gap between gameplay and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematic Animator at Astral Forge
April 1, 2025 - Present
Lead and assist in crafting cinematic sequences and animation pipelines for projects at Astral Forge, including planning motion capture workflows and coordinating with art and design teams to deliver story-driven visuals.
Catering Assistant at The Peldon Rose Inn
August 1, 2025 - Present
Provide hospitality services and customer support in a busy dining environment.
Test Technician at Martin Audio Ltd.
June 1, 2015 - May 4, 2020
Research audiovisual hardware and test equipment, supporting product development and applying knowledge of film theory in practical contexts.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design with Animation (First Class) at University of Staffordshire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in I.T. at Bucks College Group
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

GradEX Degree Show Games Animation & Technical Art Award
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Richard Evans Memorial Prize
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services